The durable, durable and high-quality facing brick has become widespread in modern construction. As a rule, it is used for finishing the front of houses and other structures. Recently, this material can be found inside the premises. They are facing columns, fireplaces. In addition to excellent aesthetic qualities, the facing brick boasts of unique operational and technical characteristics.
Contents
- Preparatory work
- solution
- bricks laying technology
- brickwork brickwork
With the help of facing bricks, it is possible to create an additional level of protection of the walls from moisture and minimize heat loss. Despite the fact that the cladding of the facing brick with their own hands is a laborious and expensive undertaking, such a house, in the long run, will look much better and serve its owners for a long period of time.
Preparatory work for
Masonry brickwork can be made simultaneously with the construction of the house, and after a while. This type of work requires maximum attention and special accuracy. It will not be superfluous to use the services of a partner. Especially if you have to do a very large amount of work. Before the facade, the building can be insulated( see photo).
As for the necessary tools, you must have a trowel, a Bulgarian( cut-off machine), a hammer, a plumb and level to do the independent work. You can preview photos and videos, which show how to lay the facing brick with your own hands, so that it lasts a long time.
Solution
The quality of the obtained result is significantly affected by the cement mortar used. It must be prepared in accordance with all rules and regulations. Cement mortar is prepared on the basis of the following proportion: 1 part of M500 cement to 4 parts of washed sand. At the density, it should be such that it keeps the form. According to experts, it is not necessary to add various antifreeze liquids and plasticizers to the solution, sincebecause of them may form whitewashes( white coating on the brick).
Technology of laying bricks
As mentioned above, when performing this type of work, you should show maximum accuracy, all seams should be the same size. The thickness of the horizontal seam is 12 millimeters, and the vertical seam is 10 millimeters. Do not allow the seam to extend beyond the front of the brick. Only in this way the water during the rain can calmly flow down the surface of the wall. In the event that the cement slurry hits the front of the brick, it must be removed immediately.
If you do not know how to properly lay a facing brick, then it is best to learn in advance all the subtleties and nuances of this work. It is very important to know that work should be performed only at an air temperature of more than five degrees. To increase the strength of the masonry it is necessary to reinforce every 3 rows with a metal mesh with a diameter of 3 mm.
To date, as a template for self-laying brick used rod, as in the video. Before laying the facing brick under the bar, it is necessary to prepare the surface and make a thick solution that will not spread.
In conclusion, it should be noted that if you take into account all the subtleties and nuances described above, the result of the received work will surpass all expectations, and will please its beauty for more than a decade.
